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| Author: | Hansford, L. C. Grove, J. R. Sweeney, P. J. |
| Title: | Using simulation technology in organizational development |
| Journal: | Journal of Systems Management
1992 : FEB, VOL. 43:2, p.28-31, 37 |
| Index terms: | SIMULATION SIMULATION MODELS ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY SCENARIOS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | Simulation has become an important tool for the development of computer chips, information networks and combat tactics. Yet, development/modification of corporate organizations, an activity costing billions of dollars and thousands of man-hours, is not typically subject to simulation. Arguments are presented that, with the decreasing price of information systems and the ever-increasing capabilities of these systems, simulation technology could - and should - be expanded to provide tools for the development of organizations. A hypothetical application of the concept to a manufacturing organization is described and analyzed. It is shown how various "what if" scenarios present different requirements to the simulation process. |
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